Weekly News & Updates
Fairview High School & Mayer Middle School
Fairview High School Homecoming is coming up Sept. 24-26, with events for students, families, alumni and the Fairview Park community.
Homecoming Weekend at a Glance:
- Thursday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. — FHS Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
- Friday, Sept. 25 at 3:30 p.m. — Segrist Natatorium Naming Ceremony at the Gemini Center
- Friday, Sept. 25 at 5:30 p.m. — Homecoming Parade
- Friday, Sept. 25 from 6-7 p.m. — FHS Alumni Tailgate
- Friday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. — Homecoming Football Game vs. Berkshire
- Saturday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. — FHS Homecoming Dance
Get ready for Homecoming by showing your school spirit all week long, Sept. 21-25!
- Monday: Country vs. Country Club
- Tuesday: Adam Sandler Day
- Wednesday: Wear Green! to celebrate Start With Hello Week
- Thursday: Zoom Attire — business on top, comfy on the bottom
- Friday: Warrior Wear
Show your #WarriorPride all week as we get ready for Homecoming Weekend!
Fairview High School’s Homecoming Dance will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, from 7-9:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Once Upon a Time.” Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Students must arrive by 7:30 p.m. and may not leave before 9 p.m.
FHS and Mayer Middle School students will participate in Start With Hello Week, Sept. 21-25, with daily activities focused on kindness, inclusion, connection and supporting others.
- Monday, Sept. 21 — Kindness is Cool: Students can share how kindness has affected them by recording a video message in the Warrior Room during lunch periods.
- Tuesday, Sept. 22 — Turn It Up — Be an Upstander!: Students can recognize someone who reaches out and helps others by creating an Upstander-Gram.
- Wednesday, Sept. 23 — Green Means Go — for Unity & Inclusion!: Students are encouraged to wear green as a symbol of unity, inclusion and solidarity with Sandy Hook Promise.
- Thursday, Sept. 24 — Talk It Out Thursday — Trust Your Adults!: Students can thank a trusted adult who spreads positivity and the Start With Hello spirit.
- Friday, Sept. 25 — Moving Forward Friday: Students can make a Start With Hello promise by signing the paper mural in the Innovation Center.
Lewis F. Mayer Middle School and Fairview High School students (grades 9 to 11 only) will have Picture Day on Thursday, September 24.
Online Ordering: Visit cavanaughphoto.com/order. Store is open now & will remain open for 48 hours after picture day.
Cash or Check Ordering: Print out the flyer below. Place the flyer, EXACT cash or check (made out to Cavanaugh Photography) in an envelope and send it in with your student on picture day.
Middle School Yearbooks: Mayer Middle School yearbooks are purchased separately. More information about purchasing Mayer Middle School yearbooks will be available starting this winter.
School Picture Products & Info
2026 Fall Picture Day Packages and Order Form
Attention Class of 2027 families! 🎓 Senior Parent College & Financial Aid Night will be Monday, September 28, 2026 beginning at 6 PM in the FHS Cafeteria. Representatives from College Now will share information about financial aid, FAFSA, transcripts, and registration.
High school students and families from across the region are invited to attend the 2026 Discover Your Future: Polaris College, Career & Resource Fair on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Polaris Career Center. This FREE event will bring together representatives from more than 90 two- and four-year colleges and universities (public and private), as well as career training and apprenticeship programs, the armed forces and local community organizations offering valuable financial, educational and career resources.
To streamline the experience, students are encouraged to pre-register at StriveFair.com. Registrants will receive a personal barcode, allowing them to instantly share contact information with colleges and organizations on-site.
For additional information, call 440.891.7666, email TProcaccini@polaris.edu or visit www.polaris.edu/discoveryourfuture. Attendees are asked to park in the side lot (Driveway B) and enter through the adjacent doors. Polaris is located at 7285 Old Oak Boulevard in Middleburg Heights, Ohio.
Families can now view the presentation from Canvas Information Night from Tuesday, Sept. 15, which includes information about how Fairview uses Canvas, navigating the gradebook and calendar, creating a parent account and pairing it with a student’s account. Click here to view the Powerpoint presentation from that evening.
Still have some questions? Email Fairview Tech Support at support@fairview.k12.oh.us.
Parents/guardians of 8th graders are invited to an informational meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 in the FHS cafeteria regarding the 2027 Washington, D.C. trip. The meeting will be held at 7:00 PM. Registration information and the trip itinerary will be discussed.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Frygier by email.
The FHS Guidance Office and College Now Greater Cleveland are here to help families with questions about FAFSA, financial aid, and scholarships.
The College Now representative visits Fairview High School during the school day, beginning approximately 8:15 AM. Families must schedule a time with Mrs. Turtoi in the Guidance Office to meet with the College Now representative.
Show your #WarriorPride in style with exclusive gear from the Fairview High School Sideline Store!
The Fairview Warriors Sideline Store features a wide range of customizable apparel and spirit gear - everything from hoodies, t‑shirts, and quarter-zips to accessories like drinkware, blankets, backpacks, hats, socks, and even outdoor games. Purchases made through the store directly support Fairview Athletics and help fuel school spirit and athletic programs. Click here to visit the Sideline Store.
If you haven’t already, please join or renew for the 2026-2027 athletics year today! Memberships start at just $10. Funds raised from membership fees go toward major projects like the new game-day tunnel and more!
Join the Fairview High School and Mayer Middle School PTA by Sept. 30 and be entered into a membership gift card raffle. Prizes include a $50 Gunselman’s gift card, $25 Italee’s gift card and $10 DariView gift card!
The winners will be drawn during the PTA’s Membership Social on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. at Gunselman’s Tavern. Current PTA members are invited to attend, and members who bring a friend who joins the PTA will receive an additional raffle entry. The Membership Social is an adult-only event. Click here for more information about the PTA Membership Social.
We’re excited to bring back our Fairview Park City School District Staff Spotlight! Each week, we’ll shine a light on the amazing people who make our schools such a special place. This week, it's Mayer Middle School 7th Grade Science Teacher Erin Frank!
How long have you worked at the Fairview Park City Schools?
15 years
What is your favorite part about working in the Fairview Park City Schools?
The people! I have made lifelong friends, gotten to work with incredible students who make me laugh and help me learn new things every day, and have been blown away by the dedication from the community.
What is your favorite book, movie, or TV show?
I love to read, so it's hard to choose, but a favorite since I was young is Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. I really enjoy watching old episodes of Dr. Who!
If you could travel anywhere tomorrow, where would you go?
The top two places on my bucket list currently are Japan and Ireland.
Who was your favorite teacher growing up and why?
My middle school social studies teacher, Mrs. Steele, was not only an outstanding educator who made learning fun, she also was my inspiration to become a teacher. I was lucky enough to be in classes with her for four years and I find myself referencing her class in my own classes today. Her passion and enthusiasm for her subject area and for helping students made her truly stand apart from the rest. Kathy Steele is like no other and I am beyond grateful for her influence in my life.
What is one of your favorite memories from Fairview?
There are too many to count, but I have a special place in my heart for the Class of 2024. They began middle school in my 6th grade social studies class, moved up with me to 7th grade science, and then I had the privilege of being one of their class advisors throughout high school. Watching them walk across the stage at graduation was a very special moment and it was a joy to watch them grow up and do such amazing things!
What is your favorite go-to snack or treat?
I am constantly making popcorn at home.
Mr. Christopher Vicha
Campus Principal
(440) 356-3500 ext 4100
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Mr. Ethan Lubera
Fairview High School Associate Principal
elubera@fairview.k12.oh.us(440) 356-3500 ext. 4101
Mrs. Heather Kaminski
Mayer Middle School Associate Principal
(440) 356-3500 ext. 3100
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Mr. Jon Adams
Athletic Director
(440) 356-3500 ext. 4157
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Ms. Jennifer Parente
School Student Counselor, Grades 10-12
(440) 356-3500 ext. 4103
Mrs. Mary Cory
School Student Counselor, Grades 6-9
(440) 356-3510 ext. 4102
Follow the Counseling Office on Twitter: @FViewCounselors
Canvas will be the primary source for parents and guardians to check on student grades and assignments for ALL classes. If you have any technical questions, please email support@fairview.k12.oh.us.
Lifeguard Certification Classes Offered This Fall at Gemini Center
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The Fairview Park Recreation Department is offering several lifeguard training sessions this fall for those interested in becoming a lifeguard. Classes provide participants with the training needed to prepare for lifeguarding opportunities.
Sessions are available in September, October and November at the Gemini Center, with multiple dates and times offered for each session. Participants should review the complete class schedule and registration information before selecting a session.
Girls Flag Football Clinic for Grades 1-6 Begins Sept. 27
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Fairview Park Recreation is offering a Girls Flag Football Clinic for students in grades 1-6 this fall. The clinic will be held on Sundays from Sept. 27 through Oct. 18, from 10 a.m.-noon.
The cost is $20 for Fairview Park Recreation members and residents and $25 for nonresidents. The clinic gives girls a chance to get involved in flag football and develop their skills.
American Red Cross Babysitter Training Offered Nov. 8 and Dec. 5
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Fairview Park Recreation is offering American Red Cross Babysitter Training for ages 11-16. The course covers essential skills including feeding, diapering, safely picking up and holding children, and emergency response.
Two sessions will be offered on Nov. 8 and Dec. 5, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Participants will receive a 10-year Babysitter’s Training certificate upon completion.
Click here for more information and to register for Babysitter Training at the Gemini Center.
See Wicked on Dec. 20 and Support FHS French and AP Literature Students
Join the Fairview Park MS/HS PTA for Fairview Park Night at Wicked on Sunday, Dec. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Playhouse Square’s KeyBank State Theatre.
Tickets range from $72-$90, with $10 from each ticket supporting trip costs for Fairview High School French and AP Literature students traveling to Brussels and Paris in June 2027. Use promo code FPFRANCENIGHT to access the special ticket offer. Click here to purchase tickets to Fairview Park Night at Wicked.